IU International University of Applied Sciences

At IU you’ll find a wide range campus degree programmes, for Bachelor, Master and MBA studies.

With over 25 years in higher education, IU offers career-oriented, face-to-face teaching. Professors, lecturers and academic teams work closely together to provide learning with strong practical relevance. Students enjoy an international campus environment and a vibrant student life in Cologne and Berlin.

• Benefit from face-to-face lectures, practical projects and structured self-study. IU's professors have at least five years of industry experience, bringing real-world insights into the classroom.
• 88% of IU students and alumni confirm their studies equip them with future-ready skills, including problem-solving, critical thinking, communication and digital collaboration.
• Take advantage of our comprehensive career services and follow in the footsteps of your former IU peers, who now work at companies such as BMW, Lufthansa, Foodora and KPMG - on average, IU graduates find a suitable job within just 2.6 months of graduation.
• As an international university, we offer all course content and support services entirely in English. To further support your integration and career opportunities in Germany, we offer optional German language courses. Learning German will help you settle into German society more easily and open up a wider range of job opportunities during and after your studies.
• Choose from 10 study programmes with over 15 specialisations in sought-after fields such as business, management, IT, Data and more. With 94% of IU students satisfied with the course content, you can be confident you are choosing a programme that truly delivers.

Data&IT, Business&Management complemented by a wide range of specialisations

Join over 130.000 students from over 190 countries and study in a truly global and internationally minded environment. A German state-accredited degree from IU, combines academic learning with strong practical relevance, allowing you to apply theory directly to real-world case studies and projects. Learning from lecturers with extensive professional experience, you develop in-demand skills that prepare you for the challenges of today’s working world. Graduates of German universities of applied sciences are known for their strong career readiness and practical expertise. At IU, this approach helps you build both professional competence and essential interpersonal skills, giving you a competitive edge in an international job market. The success of our graduates reflects IU’s commitment to high-quality, practice-oriented education.